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  • 04-01-2021
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Solve for x using the
distributive property.
3(x + 4) = 6

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  • 04-01-2021

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[tex]\large\boxed{x = -2}[/tex]

3(x + 4) = 6

Distribute the terms inside of the parenthesis with the coefficient outside:

3(x) + 3(4) = 6

Simplify:

3x + 12 = 6

Subtract 12 from both sides:

3x + 12 - 12 = 6 - 12

3x = -6

Divide both sides by 3:

3x/3 = -6/3

x = -2

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